Spanish/English Medical Interpreter Needed

Posted 3 weeks ago

Only freelancers located in the U.S. may apply.U.S. located freelancers only

Summary

We are a medical and wellness clinic seeking a qualified Spanish medical interpreter to provide live, remote interpretation between our healthcare providers and Spanish-speaking patients. All work will be performed remotely by phone or secure video call. The interpreter will join patient conversations as an identified third-party interpreter and will not represent themselves as the patient, provider, clinic employee, or any other individual. Interpretation may be needed during: * Medical consultations * Follow-up appointments * Treatment discussions * Care and aftercare instructions * General patient communication related to their care Requirements: * Fluent in English and Spanish * Experience with medical or healthcare interpretation * Medical interpretation certification preferred * HIPAA compliant + patient confidentiality * Reliable phone and internet access * Ability to provide live interpretation during scheduled or on-demand appointments * Professional, neutral, and accurate communication Estimated need: * Approximately 2 hours per day * Around 3 days per week * Primarily Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays * Schedule and appointment times may vary Please include: * Medical interpretation experience and certifications * Availability and time zone * Hourly or per-session rate * Whether you can provide both phone and video interpretation * Typical response time for scheduled or short-notice appointments This role is strictly for remote language interpretation. It does not involve impersonation, interviewing on behalf of another person, attending appointments as a patient, or representing the clinic in any misleading capacity.

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 6+ months
    Duration
  • Expert
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Spanish to English Translation
Nice-to-have skills
English to Spanish Translation
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:Less than 5
  • Interviewing:
    0
  • Invites sent:
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About the client
Member since Jun 17, 2026
  • United States
    10:30 PM
  • Health & Fitness
    Small company (2-9 people)

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